The assessment assess the following learning outcomes: Develop an IT Plan that designs, implements and manages the technology supporting these information systems including computing devices, storage and processing (both systems processing and application processing). Apply appropriate eCommerce or mCommerce business operations and activities that contribute to effective business productivity. Appraise an organization’s competitive position by applying standards approaches and analyse activities/issues in recruitment, employment relations and performance management and explore emerging business trends through study of published research work.

QUESTION

The assessment assess the following learning outcomes:

Develop an IT Plan that designs, implements and manages the technology supporting these

information systems including computing devices, storage and processing (both systems

processing and application processing).

Apply appropriate eCommerce or mCommerce business operations and activities that

contribute to effective business productivity.

Appraise an organization’s competitive position by applying standards approaches and

analyse activities/issues in recruitment, employment relations and performance

management and explore emerging business trends through study of published research

work.

INSTRUCTIONS

For this component of assessment, you are to prepare a 2 page abstract in IEEE Format. Use 1

spacing with a 12 point Times New Roman font. You should include references in your report

and these and must be in the IEEE style.

Submission Guidelines

All submissions are to be submitted through turn-it-in. Drop-boxes linked to turn-it-in will be

set up in the Unit of Study Moodle account. Assignments not submitted through these dropboxes

will not be considered.

Submissions must be made by the due date and time (which will be in the session detailed

above) and determined by the Unit facilitator. Submissions made after the due date and time

will be penalized at the rate of 10% per day (including weekend days).

The turn-it-in similarity score will be used in determining the level if any of plagiarism. Turn-it-in

will check conference web-sites, Journal articles, the Web and your own class member

submissions for plagiarism. You can see your turn-it-in similarity score when you submit your

assignment to the appropriate drop-box. If this is a concern you will have a chance to change

your assignment and re-submit. However, re-submission is only allowed prior to the

submission due date and time. After the due date and time have elapsed you cannot make resubmissions

and you will have to live with the similarity score as there will be no chance for

changing. Thus, plan early and submit early to take advantage of this feature. You can make

multiple submissions, but please remember we only see the last submission, and the date and

time you submitted will be taken from that submission. Your document should be a single word

or pdf document containing your report.

MITS4001 Business Information Systems

Copyright © 2015-2018 VIT, All Rights Reserved. 3

Topic: Cloud based business information systems

With the rapid growth of technological advancements within the last couple of decades,

Information Technology and Systems have become the driving engine of modern organisations.

Noticeably, within the last decade, cloud based business Information System (IS) have grown

significantly. Many businesses globally are moving their information systems to the cloud.

Hosting BIS on the cloud, provide better availability, security, however there may be less

accessibility based on the selected cloud platform and subscription. Students are required to

perform a literature survey on cloud based business information systems and prepare an

abstract (2 pages) in IEEE format and video presentation explaining the abstract.

• You should perform a literature survey on the cloud based information systems and

identify and address the challenges in developing a cloud based business information

system.

• Based on the available literature, identify and evaluate the performance of cloud based

information systems.

Marking Guide: 50 Marks

Task Description Marks

Introduction This section should include a few sentences, which provide an

outline of the assignment.

5

Report Layout The report style, language and structure should be appropriate and

in IEEE format.

5

Literature

Review

You should perform a literature survey on the cloud based

information systems and identify and address the challenges in

developing a cloud based business information system. The

literature survey should include at least 3 research papers,

published no later than 2015.

10

Evaluate Based on the available literature, identify and evaluate the

performance of cloud based information systems.

10

Video

Demonstration

Present a short video demonstration of the abstract no longer than

5 minutes.

10

Conclusion Summary of the report. 5

References Follow the IEEE style 5

ANSWER

Cloud-based Business Information Systems: Challenges and Performance Evaluation

Introduction

In recent years, the adoption of cloud-based business information systems (BIS) has grown exponentially as organizations seek to leverage the benefits of cloud computing. This abstract aims to provide an overview of the challenges associated with developing a cloud-based BIS and evaluate the performance of such systems based on the available literature.

Report Layout

This report follows the IEEE format and guidelines, ensuring appropriate style, language, and structure.

Literature Review

A comprehensive literature survey on cloud-based information systems reveals the following challenges in developing a cloud-based BIS

Security and Privacy: Cloud-based BIS raise concerns regarding data security, access control, and privacy protection. Issues such as data breaches, unauthorized access, and compliance with regulations pose significant challenges.

 Vendor Lock-In: Organizations may face challenges in transitioning between cloud service providers due to proprietary technologies, data migration complexities, and dependencies on specific cloud platforms.

 Integration and Interoperability: Integrating cloud-based BIS with existing on-premises systems or other cloud services requires careful planning and consideration of interoperability standards and protocols.

Performance Evaluation

Based on the analyzed literature, the performance evaluation of cloud-based information systems reveals the following aspects:

Scalability: Cloud-based BIS offer scalability advantages, allowing organizations to dynamically adjust resources to meet changing business demands. Elasticity, auto-scaling, and resource provisioning contribute to improved system performance.

 Reliability and Availability: Cloud service providers often offer high availability and redundant infrastructure, reducing system downtime and ensuring continuous access to business information systems.

Performance Monitoring and Optimization: Cloud-based BIS provide tools and mechanisms to monitor and optimize system performance. Performance metrics, load balancing, and auto-tuning techniques help organizations achieve optimal performance levels.

Video Demonstration

A short video presentation, no longer than 5 minutes, will be provided to demonstrate the key points discussed in the abstract.

Conclusion

This abstract has highlighted the challenges faced in developing cloud-based BIS, including security, vendor lock-in, and integration issues. Additionally, it has addressed the performance evaluation of cloud-based information systems, emphasizing scalability, reliability, and performance optimization. By understanding these aspects, organizations can make informed decisions when implementing cloud-based BIS